Article Archive
March 29
An exhibition of Brazilian popular art will open at the Bagley Housing Art Gallery during the Cinco de Maio celebrations in Detroit’s Mexicantown. The exhibition, Bandits & Heroes, Poets & Saints – Expressions of Faith in the Popular Art of the Northeast of Brazil , will showcase art by Brazilian artisans made in celebration of the two major religious traditions of Brazil’s Northeast – Christianity and Candomblé.
Harold Stack, director, Center for Labor Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Chicago Tribune story, on March 27, about speculation that the Chrysler Group will be bought by General Motors Corp.
The Fourth Annual Wayne State University Division of Athletics Women's Walk and Health Expo will take place Saturday, April 21, at the Matthaei Complex.
March 28
Detroit Renaissance President Doug Rothwell and Strategic Staffing Solutions CEO Cynthia Pasky will speak during the Wayne State University Alumni Association’s Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series at noon, Thursday, April 5, in Alumni House.
March 27
Promote environmental awareness and stewardship during Wayne State University’s Earth Week activities April 2-6, including free music, food, games, giveaways, movies and environmental presentations and discussions.
Read the latest School of Medicine news in the March 22 issue of Prognosis .
The Detroit Free Press reported, March 25, that Jacquelin Washington, WSU Board of Governors, will portray Shirley Chisholm at Detroit's Roostertail.
Crain’s Detroit Business , March 25, profiled Yousif Ghafari and Raj Vattikuti in "American Dreamers Alumni."
Do you need an alternate Internet service provider before WSU dial-in service ends July 2?
March 22
Khari Brown, a resident in Detroit’s New Center area, just north of Midtown, encourages his Wayne State colleagues to explore new housing options in South University Village. Ground broke March 21 on the new $36 million development, which will feature state-of-the-art residential facilities along with new shops and restaurants.
The Detroit News , on March 21, in the article: Projects revitalize Midtown, by Louis Aguilar, covered the groundbreaking of South University Village.
The online version of the Chronicle of Higher Education, March 21, covered Michigan’s regional universities banding together to take on its "Big 3" in budget talks.
Sean Peters, men's swim coach, was acknowledged by two media outlets on March 22.
Wayne State University will mobilize more than 1,000 people, ages 5 to 105, including faculty, staff and students, to participate in National & Global Youth Service Days, April 16-22, in Southeastern Michigan.
Wayne State University extends an unprecedented welcome to Consul General Barukh Binah of Israel Midwest: A private dinner was held March 21 with President Irvin D. Reid and an invitation to address students in a Thursday, March 22, lecture.
March 21
South University Village, hailed as the first major market-rate residential project of its kind in Detroit in more than 30 years, is about to become a reality. At 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, Grand Rapids-based developer Prime Development and the university will break ground on the $36 million residential and retail establishment and parking structure.
Many new Midtown apartment buildings, condominiums and lofts are offering special incentives to Wayne State University faculty and staff members, and some employees are already enjoying living close to work in the area.
Wearing a sharp, black and gray suit while eating a chicken Caesar salad at a table in her office, Andrea Roumell Dickson, JD ’81, clearly is used to working through her lunch hour.
Dana Roach, clinical assistant professor, joined the Law School last August. In fall 2006, Roach began teaching the Nonprofit Corporations and Urban Development Law Clinic.
An Inconvenient Truth will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, in the Bernath Auditorium, Undergraduate Library (UGL).
The Department of Music, College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, 2007 concert series kicks into high gear with performances by the University Orchestra, Jazz Big Band and a concert featuring new works by WSU student composers.
Wayne State University’s nationally-ranked Debate Team won the American Debate Association National Championship Tournament last weekend at Liberty University in Virginia.
Volunteers are needed to assist graduates and families at the Wayne State University Commencement on Saturday, May 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Women of Wayne Alumni Association has applications for the Women of Wayne Alumni Association Annual Research Grant. The purpose of this grant is to support female faculty and academic staff members in pursuing research in their areas of academic expertise.
March 20
Dean Robert M. Mentzer, Jr., MD, will present alongside DMC President Mike Duggan and Michigan State Medical Society President Paul Farr, MD, at the Wayne County Medical Society's 15th Annual Francis P. Rhoades, MD, Memorial Lecture. The topic is: The Future of Graduate Medical Education in Southeast Michigan.
The Detroit Council for World Affairs (DCWA), at Wayne State University, will host the following events. Hear lectures, attend seminars, and discuss world affairs, March 21-26.
Attend a panel discussion at noon, Thursday, March 22, in Hilberry C of the Student Center Building on the pleasures, advantages and challenges of pursuing a degree while working full time.
The March edition of Research@Wayne is now available. This month's highlights include information on nanotechnology undergraduate education, WSU scientists debating morality and ethics, funding opportunities and grants, along with meetings and seminars.
The Wayne State University Board of Governors will hold its next regular meeting Wednesday, March 21, in the Student Center Building, Hilberry Room B and C.
Wayne State's Merrill-Palmer Skillman Institute and its new director were mentioned in these publications.
March 15
The group, Hustle for Health and Happiness, celebrates its 4th anniversary, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15, with a dance-lesson session taught by professional dance instructor, Sir Charles, of Yesterday's Paradise Club.
The Department of Music, College of Fine, Performing and Communicating Arts, presents the 35th annual Wayne Composer’s Concert, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Schaver Music Recital Hall. Admission to the concert is free and open to the public. For additional information, call 577-1795.
March 13
The Law School will host the first annual Edward Wise Memorial Endowed Symposium, Rethinking Legal Approaches to Terrorism and Mass Atrocity , on Monday, March 26.
Wayne State University has received three grants from the General Motors Foundation in support of engineering curriculum development. The grants, totaling $26,000, will provide the opportunity for faculty to redesign curriculum in undergraduate and graduate courses to take full advantage of state-of-the-art software tools employed in industry.
WSU’s fifth annual Office Professionals Day event is Tuesday, April 24. The satellite broadcast will be held at Bernath Auditorium, 12:30–3:30 p.m. The theme is “Winning in a Changing World” with Sandy Chandler, president, International Association of Administrative Professionals, delivering the opening address.
The initial weight management nutritional presentation of Total Compenstation and Wellness was so popular that another session is planned. It is an opportunity for anyone who is interested in improving their nutritional IQ to gather in the Welcome Center Auditorium, and learn the science behind managing healthy meals from our Nutrition and Food Science department on March 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy will present a symposium: Urban Revitalization after Hathcock and Prop 4: What Now? The event will be held Wednesday, April 11, at the Law School’s Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium.
The Detroit Public Library in partnership with the Wayne State University Library System will host a celebration of the achievements of women physicians. Visit Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians , an exhibit at Main Library.
March 9
Wayne State University on Thursday, April 12, will honor retirees and employees with 25 years of service or more in 2007. The campus community is invited to the ceremony in the Community Arts Auditorium and the following reception in McGregor Memorial Conference Center.
March 8
Facilities Planning and Management is having a surplus sale. Buy riding lawn mowers, snow plows, electric carts and more.
The newest campus restaurant, which opened Monday on the lower level of The Towers, takes a fresh, new approach to pizza. It’s known as “America’s only authentic sliceria.”
Seats are still available for the Thursday, March 15, Meeting of the Minds session for supervisors. These brown bag discussions provide an opportunity for supervisors to come together to learn, share and network.
Wayne State University Organization of Black Alumni (OBA) will present its Books & Wine series, a monthly event, which showcases books written by WSU’s alumni, faculty and friends and great wines. The event kicks off Friday, March 16, and will be held at Barnes and Noble bookstore, 82 W. Warren Ave.
March 7
John L. Davis, vice president, Finance and Facilities Management, has announced that the university will be closed in observation of the following legal and special holidays through September 2007.
If you know a student who would qualify, tell them about this opportunity. A $1,500 scholarship awaits the winner in the 24th annual Abraham Lincoln Brigade Scholarship Fund competition, and Mel Small of the Department of History welcomes assistance in getting the word out. The competition is open to currently enrolled Wayne State students, and the deadline for entry is April 1.
The Wayne State University departments of Africana Studies, English, and the African-American literature collection in the Wayne State Library are proud to present acclaimed authors Geoffrey Jacques, Melba Joyce Boyd, and Al Young in a homecoming reading event, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in the General Lectures Auditorium.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins three weeks early this year on Sunday, March 11, for most of the United States and Canada. Daylight Saving Time also will end one week later on Nov. 4, 2007.
Join higher education professionals from area institutions to discuss issues germane to tutoring, supplemental instruction and other programs rooted in student learning enhancement.
The School of Medicine and Crittenton Hospital Medical Center have announced a new medical residency program, which is expected to attract medical school graduates from across Michigan and the nation.
March 6
Are you looking for a place to eat? Learn about Midtown's restaurants along with the area's housing options, shopping, museums and annual events. This guide is available in Extras.
March 1
Preparing students to compete and succeed in a global economy was the overall theme of WJR-AM 760’s The Frank Beckmann Show on March 1, which featured Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid along with deans, students and alumni.
